A southeastern Missouri cattle producer is applauding efforts from Governor Mike Parson, USDA and the Missouri Department of Conservation to decrease the feral hog population.
Jeff Reed tells Brownfield more than 480 pigs had to be eradicated on his farm last year compared to seven this year.
“We lost approximately $140,000 dollars last year to pigs and this year, I’m going to say that number is going to be minuscule; probably less than a couple thousand dollars on the damage,” he said.
